Dive into Fun at Simpkins Family Swim Center: A Local Treasure in Santa Cruz
Key takeawaysSimpkins Family Swim Center is a Santa Cruz County Parks facility at 979 17th Avenue in Live Oak, open year-round since 1998, with an…
Category: Lifestyle
Let’s face it: one key reason that real estate is so expensive in the greater Bay Area is because of the lifestyle people enjoy when living here. There is so much to see and do in the region – beaches, redwood forests, haute cuisine, art, culture, music, sports, entertainment, mountain biking, shopping, skiing, wine tasting – there is no end of top-notch places to explore so you can live your best life in the Bay Area.
Discover Roaring Camp Railroad in Santa Cruz
Looking for a Santa Cruz County outing that works for the grandkids, your adult children, and you all at the same time? Roaring Camp Railroads…
The Best Christmas Tree Farms in the Bay Area
Welcome to our ultimate guide to finding the perfect Christmas tree in the Bay Area! If you're a long-time San Francisco Bay Area homeowner who…
The RH Building in San Francisco’s Dogpatch
The historic Bethlehem Steel Building in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood (on 20th Street at Pier 70) has recently undergone a major renovation to welcome a…
Tips for Creating a Stellar Home Office in a Small Home
There are many benefits that come with working from home. You don’t have to commute to an office, you can set your own hours, and…
A Guide to Covered Bridge Park in Felton
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life? Take a step back in time and explore Covered Bridge Park in Felton. This hidden…
Best Ski Resorts near Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is famous for its tech giants, innovative startups, and entrepreneurial spirit. But beyond the digital realm, it's also close to some of the…
Yardzen and the Art of Affordable Landscape Design
I read an interesting statistic the other day: great landscaping can increase your home's value by 15-20%.Of course, I read it on the website of…
Happy Lunar New Year Bay Area – the Year of the Ox!
Welcome to the year of the Metal Ox! Last year was the year of the Rat, and we all know how that turned out. But…
Jerry Brown and the California Governor’s Mansion
California Governor's MansionA month or so ago, I went to Sacramento for the California Association of Realtors Legislative Day. I had been hearing about…